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Bears G Teven Jenkins (ankle) sits out practice
Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins sat out practice on Thursday as the team prepares to face the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend in London.,Jenkins was downgraded after being listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. He has started all five games this seas...
Raise a glass: USC's JuJu Watkins grabs hoops mantle with Gatorade, Nike deals
JuJu Watkins started counting wins weeks before her Southern California team takes the court for the start of college basketball season. ,Watkins signed an endorsement deal, announced Tuesday, with Gatorade, the latest global NIL agreement for the point guard that puts her on a world-class athlete r...
Minnesota Twins owners explore sale of franchise
The Pohlad family, owner of the Minnesota Twins since 1984, announced Thursday that it has begun steps to sell the team.,"For the past 40 seasons, the Minnesota Twins have been part of our family's heart and soul," said Joe Pohlad, the team's executive chair, in a news release. "This team is woven i...
Week 6 TNF: 49ers-Seahawks Preview, Props & Prediction
The San Francisco 49ers travel to kick off Week 6 of the NFL season at the Seattle Seahawks, with both teams seeking to rebound from surprising losses last Sunday.,With a win, the 49ers (2-3) would pull even with the Seahawks (3-2), who have dropped consecutive games following a 3-0 start.,ODDS & TR...
Richard Gasquet to retire after 2025 French Open
Frenchman Richard Gasquet, a 16-time winner on the ATP Tour, plans to retire following the 2025 French Open.,Gasquet, 38, told the L'Equipe newspaper on Thursday that he will bid adieu in front of his home fans at Roland Garros.,"I'll be stopping at Roland Garros next year," he said. "I think this i...
Jets tab Todd Downing to call plays, demote Nathaniel Hackett
New York Jets quarterbacks coach and pass-game coordinator Todd Downing will call the offensive plays starting with Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday.,Downing replaces offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in the play-calling role.,Ulbrich,...
Milton delays Jaguars' UK departure; still scheduled for two London games
Hurricane Milton delayed the Jacksonville Jaguars' planned departure for London, but the NFL said there is no change to the schedule for Sunday. ,The Jaguars called off an arrival press conference near the team hotel scheduled for Friday. The team is expected to land in England by Friday and play th...
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty Building Impressive Heisman Campaign
Boise State's Ashton Jeanty has an uphill battle to win the 2024 Heisman as a running back, but he's putting together one hell of a campaign....
Thursday Night Football Betting Picks & Prop Bets for Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
Thursday Night Football continues as Week 6 of the NFL season kicks off with the Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers. These are our best sports betting picks....
Sheldon Keefe faces former team as Devils host Maple Leafs
Sheldon Keefe spent the past four-plus seasons coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs in an attempt to lead the team to its first Stanley Cup title since 1967.,Shortly after Toronto fell in the first round of the playoffs last spring, he was unemployed. About three weeks later, the New Jersey Devils hired...
Rafael Nadal to retire from tennis at end of season
Superstar Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.,A 22-time Grand Slam champion who owns a record 14 French Open titles, Nadal has been hampered by foot and abdominal injuries in recent years. ,"Hello everyone. I'm here to let you know t...
Red Wings, aiming for to end playoff drought, open vs. Pens
The Detroit Red Wings came achingly close to ending their playoff drought last season.,They hope the experience of playing pressure-packed games will give them an extra boost as they open the new season on Thursday against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.,Detroit accumulated 91 points last season b...
Bruins put home-opening win streak on line vs. Habs
The Boston Bruins want to turn the page.,Two nights after largely being dominated in a 6-4 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Boston will aim for its ninth straight home-opening win on Thursday when the Montreal Canadiens visit.,Defenseman Charlie McAvoy recorded a goal and...
NHL roundup: Rangers open season with shutout of Pens
Igor Shesterkin made 29 saves to help the visiting New York Rangers to a 6-0 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.,It was the first shutout in an opener for a Rangers goalie since Oct. 12, 1956, when Gump Worsley stopped 31 shots in a 3-0 victory...
Guardians ace Tanner Bibee will look to even series with Tigers
DETROIT -- The Cleveland Guardians are confident that their pitching ace Tanner Bibee will help them even their American League Divisional Series in Game 4 Thursday against the host Tigers.,"We've got our guy going tomorrow who put together a fantastic effort every time out," said pitcher Alex Cobb,...
Golden Knights hammer Avs in high-scoring opener
Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson also scored twice, and the host Vegas Golden Knights overcame a hat trick from Mikko Rantanen to beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-4 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.,Jack Eichel contributed four assists, Zach Wh...
Dodgers' power display stops Padres, sends NLDS to Game 5
SAN DIEGO -- Mookie Betts and Will Smith homered in the early innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers used a makeshift lineup to keep their season alive with an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.,Gavin Lux added a home run and eight Dodger...
Raiders make QB change to spark offense vs. Steelers
In an attempt to jump start their offense, the Las Vegas Raiders will change quarterbacks this weekend to someone new., ,As for their disgruntled star wideout? Same old, same old. , ,Davante Adams is likely to remain out and second-year signal-caller Aidan O'Connell will step in for veteran quarterb...
QBs in focus as Commanders make short trip to play Ravens
Two of the NFL's best dual-threat quarterbacks -- one a well-established star, the other a rookie -- will battle when the host Baltimore Ravens renew their regional rivalry with the Washington Commanders on Sunday.,Lamar Jackson, the NFL's reigning and a two-time MVP, has led the Ravens to three str...
Hurricane Milton destroys Tropicana Field's roof
Hurricane Milton rampaged through the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night, and it tore the roof off the Tampa Bay Rays' home stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The view from our window as we ride out the storm. The roof of Tropicana F...